Verbal Communication Quiz
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language that conforms to a highly structured set of rules
A. informal language
B. formal language
C. standard language
language associated with a particular profession, activity, or field of study
A. slang
B. technical language
C. formal language
a word’s dictionary definition
A. denotation
B. connotation
C. filler
The act of clearly and distinctly uttering the consonant sounds of a word
A. articulation
B. formal language
C. pronunciation
the language used by the majority of knowledgeable communicators within a specific language
A. standard language
B. jargon
C. formal language
A unique combination of speech sounds that identify speech with a particular group of people
A. diction
B. denotation
C. dialect
special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.
A. jargon
B. filler
C. ungrammatical language
an informal, often short-lived kind of language used in place of standard words
A. jargon
B. structure
C. slang
a communication situation that is frequently repeated in daily social interaction
A. social ritual
B. tag
C. awkward engagement
all the meanings, associations, or emotions that a word suggests
A. denotation
B. connotation
C. enunciation
language that does not use expected standards of grammar or mechanics
A. technical language
B. ungrammatical language
C. informal language
the accepted standard of how a word sounds when spoken
A. pronunciation
B. enunciation
C. articulation
the body of words used in a particular language: is symbolic, has standards of appropriateness and adds interest to communication
A. grammar
B. vocabulary
C. etymology
The act of clearly and distinctly uttering the vowel sounds of a word
A. articulation
B. enunciation
C. etymology
language that is spoken and heard rather than written and read
A. nonverbal communication
B. oral language
C. sign language
the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history
A. structure
B. grammar
C. etymology
a word or phrase used to cover up a hesitancy in speech
A. filler
B. tag
C. colloquialisms
a term associated with a specific regional culture
A. colloquialisms
B. formal language
C. diction
a statement or question added to the end of a statement to invite approval or cooperation from others
A. tag
B. filler
C. jargon
the degree of clarity and distinctness in a person’s speech
A. diction
B. connotation
C. filler
the way the different parts of a language are arranged
A. enunciation
B. etymology
C. structure
in a language, a system of rules that enables us to communicate with and understand others
A. vocabulary
B. structure
C. grammar
language most often used in casual situations and close interpersonal relationships
A. informal language
B. formal language
C. jargon
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